College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences - Lecturer Application Pool
Political Science

CSUSM accepts applications on an on-going basis for our pool of part-time lecturers. Minimum qualifications for most positions include a Master's degree or terminal degree in the area of instruction or a closely related field. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching. Salary is commensurate with credential and experience.

Please be aware that all applications two years or older will be purged each year on the first business day in March. You will need to reapply after that date if you want to be considered for the following academic year.

The university is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education.

List of the courses you are interested in teaching (refer to the University Catalog)

Names and telephone numbers of three professional references

Documentation of teaching effectiveness and sample course syllabi are strongly encouraged when available

All applications will receive consideration as positions open. If there is an opening that matches your background, you will be contacted for an interview.

Successful hires must have degree information verified through official transcripts or degree-verification services.

An offer of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Should the results of a background check not be successful, any offer will be withdrawn and/or employment terminated. Falsification of information may also be cause for termination of employment, corrective action, or rejection. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon execution of an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status and Legal Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect Form. Signing the form is a prerequisite to employment and failure to sign will result in any offer or employment being withdrawn.